Safety
Canadian Provinces Team With North Dakota to Vaccinate Cross-Border Truckers
Manitoba Premier Brian Pallster and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burnum (on screen). (Manitoba Government via YouTube)
Leaders from North Dakota and two Canadian provinces have reached agreements to offer COVID-19 vaccinations to Canada-based truckers who cross the border to deliver goods.
May 4, 2021Nevada DOT Construction Project Involves Large-Truck Restrictions
Lake Tahoe's northeast shore looking north toward Incline Village. (Scott Sonner/AP)
The Nevada Department of Transportation recently announced commercial truck restrictions on a Lake Tahoe-area highway as the agency undertakes a construction project.
May 3, 2021ATA Unveils Battle of the States
FedEx Freight driver Scott Woodrome addressed the crowd after being crowned grand champion of the 2019 National Truck Driving Championships. Last year's and this year's in-person NTDC events were canceled. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
The National Battle of the States: Virtual Truck Driving Championships will take the place of this year's National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships, which were canceled because of COVID-19 concerns.
May 3, 2021States Eye Federal Cash, Go Slow on Road Taxes
Illinois road construction. (Seth Perlman/Associated Press)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Raising state taxes to improve roads and bridges is one of the few things many Republican and Democratic lawmakers have agreed on in recent years.
May 3, 2021Kroger Joins Drone Delivery Race With Pilot From Ohio Store
Kroger Co.
Kroger Co. is diving into drone delivery, starting a pilot at a store near its Cincinnati headquarters.
May 3, 2021Reduce Your Risk Kit
Risky driving and fatal crashes surged in 2020. As a result, your drivers are dealing with even more difficult roadways and must stay vigilant with their own safety. But you know that safer driving doesn’t just happen. It takes strategic planning, training, coaching, and proven technology to successfully reduce risk in, and around, your vehicles. We are here to help. We have compiled our most effective resources to help kickstart – or revitalize – your safety action plan.
May 1, 2021How Dashcams Protect Your Drivers and Your Business
Did you know fleets that adopt dash cams are in a better position to defend against claims? From driver exoneration to protecting CSA scores, the benefits of dash cams are plentiful. Download this white paper to learn about: - The increasingly litigious landscape carriers operate in. - How dash cams can protect your drivers and business. - Things to consider when choosing dash cams for your fleet.
May 1, 2021Rethink your shop, keep your fleet healthy.
Unexpected vehicle breakdowns are disruptive and cost more than you think. Take control of your fleet maintenance. Predict and prevent breakdowns before they throw a wrench in your day. Read this white paper to learn about modern maintenance technologies that make you rethink your reactive maintenance workflows. Streamline processes to decrease breakdowns and compliance violations, reduce costs, and have a healthier fleet and more efficient shop.
May 1, 2021Texas House Passes Bill That Would Help Curb Lawsuit Abuses
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The Texas House of Representatives has passed legislation that would help curb the growing trend of lawsuit abuse targeting commercial vehicles in Texas.
April 30, 2021Policymakers Keep Autonomous Vehicles Bill on Senate’s Radar
Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.) chairs the April 27 hearing titled, "Driving Innovation: The Future of Automotive Mobility, Safety, and Technology" (commerce.senate.gov)
Two of the key drivers of autonomous vehicle policy in Congress again touted its potential safety and economic benefits during a hearing with stakeholders.
April 28, 2021